Jr. Controls Engineer

Description

Looking to make an impact?

Leidos, is seeking Controls Engineers in Walled Lake, MI.

Experience in HVAC, Process Controls, Chillers, Airhouses, Water Treatment, Boilers, PLC system design, field startup and supervision is preferred. Position has hardware, software, and design requirements.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, then keep reading!

JOB REQUIREMENTS

-Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 0+ years of experience.

-Experience with PLC programs such as RSLogix, TIA Portal and Unity is preferred, but not required.

-Computer literate, combination of training and experience.

-Ability to break down large tasks into smaller sub tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

-Producing control system electrical schematics.

-Understanding PLC control ladder logic.

-Writing controls functional specifications and sequence of operations.

-Developing HMI user interface screens.

-Developing and testing control systems adhering to customer specifications & quality standards.

-Performing onsite start-up and troubleshooting/resolving technical issues.

-Commissioning I/O, sequence of operations and interface screens.

WORKING CONDITIONS

-Scheduled hours are typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with 1 hour for lunch, however, flexibility must be maintained to change hours as necessary.

-Must be able to travel as project requirements dictate. Must be willing to travel locally, nationally, and internationally un-aided via motor vehicle (locally) or air transportation (nationally and internationally).

-Indoors and outdoors, part time typical office environment, part time remote site office and building construction environments, potentially hazardous.

-Subject to exposure to light and glare from CRT or monitor.

LeidosCollege

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

Original Posting:

October 7, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.